Introduction
The symbols in the vehicle's various displays
are divided into three main categories:
• Warning symbols
• Indicator symbols
• Information symbols
The following tables list the most common symbols, their meaning and the pages in this manual that provide more detailed information.
Warning symbol
The red warning symbol 
lights up
to
indicate a problem related to safety and/or
drivability. A message will also appear in the
main instruments panel's display.
Information symbol
The information symbol 
lights up
and a
text message is displayed to provide the driver
with necessary information about one of the
vehicle's systems.
See also:
Unlocking the vehicle
A keyless drive remote key must be on the same side of the vehicle as the
door to be opened, and be within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of the door's lock or the
trunk (see the shaded areas in the ...
List of labels
Model plate. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Codes for color and upholstery,
etc. The model plate is located on the rear side of the B-pillar (the pillar
between the front and rear passe ...
Driving Dynamics: Chassis
The Volvo S40 combines an engaging, dynamic driving experience with a high
level of active safety, thanks to its sophisticated suspension system, high
level of torsional rigidity, wide track and t ...